TRAMPOLINE CAMP & COMPETITION
Dear Athletes, Coaches, Judges and Families,
It is with great pleasure we invite youngsters from the trampoline world to participate in the 4th edition of
the Hans Christian Andersen City Games, a multisport event, which also features a Trampoline Camp and Competition.
Trampoline will be one of 11 sports, and you can meet athletes from America Football, Beach Handball, Cycling, Football, Golf, Equestrian, Minigolf, TeamGym, Tennis and Waterpolo.
The aim and purpose of the Games is to gather young athletes from all over the world to have fun and learn from each other.
Camp
Leading op to the competition on Saturday there is a training camp at the Venue. Participants in the camp will be divided into groups of 30 gymnasts sharing 2 Eurotramp 4x4 Ultimate and 4 Eurotramp 4x4 mm Grand Master trampolines. Each group will have 2 sessions of 1½ hour of training pr. day maximum 5 athletes pr. trampoline. Beside the 4x4 mm trampoline, there will be instant access to 5 trampolines to a pit – 2 of them lose foam.
Organisers
The Hans Christian Andersen City Games are organised in collaboration with Odense Gymnastik Forening (OGF). Odense has previously hosted the 2001 Trampoline World Championships, the 2006 Nordic Championships, the 2008 European Championships, and the 2011 & 2013 World Cup Final. In 2015 Odense will host the World Championships and the World Age Group Games.
Date
4th – 9th August 2015 (earlier arrival can be arranged) Location
The Hans Christian Andersen City Games are held in Odense, the third largest city in Denmark, just 2½ hours by car from Hamburg (Germany), 1½ hours by car or train from Copenhagen, and 1 hour by car from Billund International Airport.
There will be competition in the following classes: Compulsory routines Trampoline
U 12 B, compulsory skills, born 2003 or later • One skill landing on the back or front U 12 A, compulsory skills, born 2003 or later • Back somersault, tucked (C)
• Front somersault, piked (B) or barany, free • One skill landing on the back or front • Straddle jump
At least three (3) of the skills in the compulsory routine must have at least 270° of somersault. U 13-14, compulsory skills, born 2001 or 2002
• Back somersault, piked (B) • Back somersault, tucked (C) • Barany, free
• One skill landing on the back or front
At least four (4) of the skills in the compulsory routine must have at least 270° of somersault. U 15-16, compulsory skills, born 1999 or 2000
• Back somersault, piked (B) • Back somersault, straight (A) • Barany, free
• One skill landing on the back or front
At least six (6) of the skills in the compulsory routine must have at least 270° of somersault. Junior, born 1998-2001
As per FIG B
U 21, compulsory skills, born 1994-1997 As per FIG A
As per FIG Code of Points 2013-2015, with the exceptions found in this invitation. Finalists and Final
The six best competitors from the preliminaries will participate in the final. (If more than 12 athletes in a class eight will go to the final. All finals will start from zero. Time of flight and tie-breaking rules will be used.
Equipment
Eurotramp Ultimate 4x4 mm and 4x4 mm Grand Master Judges
Judges must be entered as follows: 2-10 competitors = 1 judge
11-20 competitors = 2 judges
Clubs/Federations entering competitors in any other event must bring a judge with at least a current national judge's brevet. Note that the organizer does not pay food and lodging for the judges.
The name of the judge/s must be announced with the entry form, and all changes must be reported to the organizer immediately.
Warm up / one touch
In all events there will be 30 seconds warm up per competitor immediately prior to the preliminary and final round.
Prizes
The top three athletes in each event will be awarded with gold, silver and bronze medals. In addition there will be a participation certificate.
Breakfast
Breakfast is served at the schools every morning from 7.00 – 9.00. We offer a hearty and delicious breakfast, including bread, cheese, jam, juice, milk and cornflakes.
Lunch
A healthy and balanced lunch will be served Wednesday to Saturday. Dinner
A healthy and balanced Dinner, including one of piece of fruit will be served Wednesday to Saturday. ACCOMMODATION
Low cost – included in the entry fee
As a part of the entry fee, the Hans Christian Andersen City Games offer accommodation at a school nearby the Sports hall/venue of the Trampoline event. You have to bring your own sleeping bag and mattress.
Sports school
At the moment we are negotiating with a nearby SportsHostle, they have 8 room each fitting 4 persons price incl breakfast app. DKK 199-200 pr. Person pr. Day. Follow on Facebok or mail if intrest.
Hotel
The organisers have made a special arrangement with some of the hotels in Odense and can offer hotel accommodation, inclusive breakfast and free WIFI at the following prices:
Single room at DKK 540,-, Double room at DKK 650,- and triple room at DKK 750,- all prices are pr. room and pr. night. If you use this offer you can deduct EUR 30,- or DKK 250,- from the entry fee.
Accommodation at SportsHostle or Hotel must be ordered not later than 1th July 2015
REGISTRATION, PRICES AND PAYMENT Declaration of interest
Register before 1th March 2015 and get a 10% on your entry fee Definitive
Send your definitive entry not later than 1th May 2015
Entries received after 1th May 2015 may be accepted for an extra fee
Please notice that there is a limit of 90 athletes for the camp, based on first come first serve. All registrations to be send by e-mail [email protected] on the entry forms.
Payment:
All payments must be on the account of OGF not later than 1st July 2015 Participation Fee
EUR 210.00 (DKK 1,500) per participant – an early registration before 1th March 2015 reduces the price to
EUR 185.00 ( DKK 1,350)
• Participation in the Hans Christian Andersen City Games Trampoline Camp & Competition • Lodging at a local school (please bring your own mattress, sleeping bag etc.)
• Breakfast Wednesday-Sunday
• Lunch and dinner Wednesday-Saturday
• Participation in the Parade and Opening Ceremony • Participation in the Garden Party in Odense Zoo
• Participation in the Closing Ceremony and Farewell Party
It is possible just to take part in the competition on Saturday 8th August 2015. The fee for participation,
including a T-shirt and access to the Farewell Party is EUR 25.00/DKK 175,00. Accommodation from Friday to Sunday and food Saturday, can be arranged on request.
Provisional programme:
Tuesday 4th August
Arrival of delegations
Wednesday 5th August
7.30 am – 9.00 am Breakfast
9.00 am – 6.00 pm training pr. schedule 12.00 pm – 2.00 pm Lunch
5.30 pm – 7.00 pm Dinner
8.00 pm – 9.00 pm River cruise for Heads of delegations, by invitation only
Thursday 6th August
7.30 am – 9.00 am Breakfast
9.00 am – 6.00 pm Training pr. schedule 12.00 pm – 2.00 pm Lunch
5.30 pm – 7.00 pm Dinner
7.30 pm – 9.00 pm Parade and Opening
Friday 7th August
7.30 am – 9.00 am Breakfast
09.00 am – 6.00 pm Training pr. schedule 12.00 pm – 2.00 pm Lunch
5.30 pm - 7.00 pm Dinner
7.30 pm – 9.30 pm Garden Party in Odense Zoo
Saturday 8th August
7.30 am – 9.00 am Breakfast
8.30 am – 10.00 am Free training / warm-up 9.00 am – 9.30 am Judge meeting
10.00 am – 5.00 pm Preliminaries and Finals for all events 12.00 pm – 2.00 pm Lunch
5.30 pm - 7.00 pm Dinner
08.00 pm – 10.30 pm Dinner, closing ceremony and Farewell Party
TRANSPORTATION
Participants are offered free transportation from Odense train station to the school at which accommodation has been provided, and back on departure. Transportation to and from airports can be arranged at additional costs.
Throughout the days, participants are free to use the public transport system in Odense. The participants will be provided with an ID card that gives access to free bus transportation within the city ring.
Other participants
The Hans Christian Andersen City Games is a multisport event and the following sports are confirmed for the 2014 edition:
Water Polo, Football, TeamGym, Golf and Table tennis.
If you have friends doing any of those sports, please feel free to tell about Hans Christian Andersen City Games.
HCA Evening Events
The Hans Christian Andersen City Games arranges special events for all participants every night: Opening Ceremony, Garden Party in Odense Zoo, Closing Ceremony, and Farewell Party. Please find more information about the special events on the website mentioned below.
Insurance & Visas
Insurance is compulsory and the responsibility of each participant. The Hans Christian Andersen City Games cannot accept any responsibility whatsoever.
Should you need a specified invitation to get a Visa for Denmark, please send us a list with full name, date of birth and passport number for all delegation members to the e-mail address mentioned below?
Venue
Odense Idrætshal, Højstrupvej 5, 5200 Odense V, Denmark Website
www.hcacitygames.com
Questions
Should you need any further information, please contact, Erik J. Mogensen, Mob +45 40 45 02 03, E-Mail: